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Happy St. Patricks Day! Mar 17, 2023

Protein Treats Recipe

 

1 Cup Rolled Oats

 

½ Cup Flax Seed

 

â…” Cup Creamy Peanut Butter

 

2 tbsp Honey

 

½ Cup Chocolate Chips

 

ÂĽ Cup Chopped Andes Mints

 

Nutrition: Roughly 150 Calories and 8g Protein Per Treat

 

*These are topped with green food-colored Almond Bark, but they are...

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Sciatic Nerve Pain Mar 15, 2023

Are you struggling with sciatic nerve pain?
If so, these exercises can provide a lot of relief. Coupled with a comprehensiveexercise program, they can reduce symptoms and help you back towards a pain-free life!
1. Figure 4 stretch. This targets the piriformis, which can become very tight especially w...

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Work for it, More than you hope for it. Mar 13, 2023

Hoping to accomplish a goal is the first step, but in order to actually achieve that goal comes with working towards it. Success always comes from hard work. Always work hard towards your goal and you will accomplish anything!

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How to Overcome Back Pain for Good without Medication or Seeing a Specialist Mar 12, 2023
Back pain can be incredibly uncomfortable and debilitating, and if you’re dealing with it, you’re probably eager to find a solution that doesn’t involve medication or seeing a specialist. While medications and specialists can be helpful, there are also many ways to overcome back pain for good withou...
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Fish Friday - The Northstar Way Mar 10, 2023

Friday Fish nights are a common Midwest tradition, especially for those that practice Lent. However, most Fish Fridays at restaurants consist of beer-battered fish with plenty of fries on the side. If you're looking to keep this tradition, but still keep it  healthy, this recipe is for you!

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Gratitude Mar 06, 2023

Gratitude is a powerful tool you can use to improve mental health and increase consistency in nutrition and exercise. To fully optimize gratitude, here's 3 of the best times to be intentionally grateful and how to do it.

1. When you wake up in the morning. "Your attitude determines your altitude" m...

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Eating Disorders & Diets: Nobody is Immune, and Learn the 3 Tips to Overcome Them For Good Mar 04, 2023

Nobody is Immune to Eating Disorders

Eating disorder is not limited to youth; millions of older Americans over the age of 50 struggle lifelong with their body image, body dissatisfaction, anxiety, yo-yo dieting, binge eating, stress induced eating, and food insecurity.
 
Eating d...
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It Never Gets Easier Feb 27, 2023

Whether you're 1 month or 3 years into your fitness journey, it never gets easier. The only way progress happens is trough pushing your body out of its comfort zone. With time, however, your body and mind will adapt so that exercising is a normal part of your routine!

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Post-Workout Nutrition Feb 23, 2023

There is a lot of information in the fitness world about when or if you should eat soon after you workout, which can be confusing and lead you to keep trying different opinions without reaching a consistent routine. 

When you workout you break down your glycogen stores, so with that being said you ...

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Welcome our Newest Team Member - Kalli Cress! Feb 17, 2023

We want to welcome Kalli Cress to our Northstar Team!

Kalli graduated from the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Science and a minor in Nutrition.  She was a good fit to our core values, and has a solid background.  She is from Hammond, WI, a...

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Pre-Exercise Carbohydrates Feb 17, 2023

Acting as the body's fast-acting energy source, proper carbohydrate intake can drastically improve your performance in workouts. Any carb intake will help you exercise better, but eating the right kinds at the right time will take you to the next level!

First, how do carbohydrates work? When carbs ...

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Spinach and Prosciutto Frittata Muffins Feb 10, 2023

These spinach and prosciutto frittata muffins are easy to make and will last all week as a great snack!

Nonstick cooking spray

6 large eggs

1/2 cup whole milk

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

3/4 cup soft goat cheese, crumbled

5 ounces baby spinach, wilted and chopped...

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